Brenda Laura McConnaughey

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Brenda Laura McConnaughey, 58, Nevada, passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at the Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan., following a brief illness. She was born Nov. 21, 1953, in Nevada, to Eldon Elston Garton and Rosalee Smith Garton. She was married March 4, 1977, in Miami, Okla., to James McConnaughey and he survives of the home.

Brenda was born and raised in the Nevada area and spent all her life here. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1972. She worked for many years at the Vernon County Clerk's office in Nevada. She was very active in local 4-H and was a passionate bowler. Brenda was involved with the Vernon County Cancer Relief Fund, and always participated in the Vernon County Relay for Life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada.